10 Benefits of Thyme
Thyme Benefit #3: Helps Treat Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is caused by fungal growth. Studies have shown that thyme has antifungal effects that inhibit the growth of dermatophytes that cause nail fungus. One study showed that thymol oil has been effective by disrupting the cell membrane and metabolism of the fungus. It is recommended to add the essential oil in foot baths for optimal use.
Another study found that a 1% solution of thyme oil cured animals infected with fungus including Trichophyton mentagrophytes, T. Rubric and T. Tonsuring. The observation was 37 days and the study found that the animals treated with the oil were cured.
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